YOURYOUR NEW LIFE IN CYPRUS NEW LIFE IN CYPRUS

WHO ARE WE ?WHO ARE WE ?

SLV ESTATES LTD. :

Established in 1999

We are fully independent and source the most suitable properties for our clients

family run property business

With over 15 years of experience in living and working in Cyprus we have been selling, sourcing and renting properties successfully to people from all over the world

We have offices in both the UK and Cyprus

We now specialise in providing a wide spectrum of services within the property market, cover domestic and commercial, as well as land options

Our company is a fully member of the AIPP (Association of International Property Professionals) and member of Federation of small Business in the UK

Republic of CyprusRepublic of Cyprus

Population:

About 1.1 million

Third biggest Mediterranean Sea

Capital city: Nicosia

Time: GMT +2

Main spoken language:

Greek

almost 80% of Cypriots speak English fluently

Transport and driving:

Traffic in Cyprus drives on the left-hand side

2 Airports on the Island

Public transport consists of buses and taxis

Electricity: Three square pin plugs, as used in UK

Reasons to BUY in CyprusReasons to BUY in Cyprus

SUNNY WEATHERSUNNY WEATHER

Summertime from: May to September

Crystal clear water & sandy beaches

Around 340 Days of Sun in Cyprus

The climate is hot and dry, and only occasionally punctuated by sporadic showers

The winter in Cyprus is very short and mild

Average winter temperatures around 16°C for 5-6 hours of sunlight per day

Mild winters and dry hot summers, make the island a beautiful place to live year round

The Weather in Cyprus - Temperatures Average Number of Rainy Days

DAILY LIFE & CULTUREDAILY LIFE & CULTURE

The Cypriot lifestyle is fairly relaxed

"siga, siga" – “slowly, slowly” is the island's unofficial motto

The culture in Cyprus is broadly marked by extreme respect, honour and humility

Cyprus is characterized by its mediterranean and fresh cuisine

The costs of accommodation, communications, education and healthcare are all fairly low and of good quality

A lot less bureaucracy than in the UK

Extremely low crime rate

Good infrastructure

The mountains are in arm's reach

EducationEducation

Cyprus has state-sponsored education as well as private and international schools

Most expats living in Cyprus, especially those whose first language is English, send their children to private international schools

Obvious benefits of these institutions is that children will be surrounded by others who speak their language

Students on a international school will often have a better selection of extra-curricular activities to take part in

Private schools are present in all of the country's larger cities (Paphos, Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca)

Tuition ranging from 2,000 to 8,000 Euro per year depending on the age of the child and the requirements of the school

Medicalcare & HealthMedicalcare & Health

Healthcare in Cyprus is cheap and effective

The Cyprus healthcare system is divided into public and private sectors

Public healthcare is either inexpensive or free ( For EU Citizens)

even private health care costs can be relatively affordable

state-funded and private hospitals can be found in all of Cyprus's major cities

Doctors working in both sectors of the medical industry are often trained overseas and speak an acceptable level of English

BANKING & MONEYBANKING & MONEY

Capital gains from the sale of immovable property situated outside Cyprus is tax exempt

You only pay 5% tax on your pension

The Central Bank of Cyprus oversees and licenses all banks on the island

ATMs are widespread in Cyprus and can be found in most towns and large villages

Most banks offer Internet banking facilities in English

Opening a bank account in Cyprus is easy.These documents are required to open an account:

A valid passport or, for EU citizens, an identity card bearing a signature and photo

Proof of address, such as a recent utility bill or bank statement

A reference letter from the applicant’s previous bank giving information about their credit rating

WORK & PLAYWORK & PLAY

Cyprus has become an attractive and reputable, long established international business centre

The employment of foreigners in Cyprus is overseen by the Department of Labour

EU citizens can work in Cyprus without any restrictions

Aside from tourism, the economy relies on shipping, the service industry and energy

there are various agencies, and local newspapers/websites which advertise the latest vacancies

Top 10 Reasons to BUY in CyprusTop 10 Reasons to BUY in Cyprus

The sun shines for approximately 340 days of the year

There is virtually no crime, no vandalism, no pollution and no traffic congestion

Everyone drives on the left side of the road

80% of cypriots speak english

You can claim your pension and have it sent to Cyprus 5%

The law is based on British law

Cyprus has advanced medical care.Almost everybody is insured at cheaper and better rates and services, than UK!!

Cyprus enjoys lovely sea and mountain

Cyprus beaches are among the best beaches Europe

Cyprus is one of the three countries all over the world where you can snow, ski and swim in the same day

Still not convinced ?Still not convinced ?

Please don't hesitate to contact us for any Please don't hesitate to contact us for any questions !questions !

UK OFFICE DARTMOUTHUK OFFICE DARTMOUTH

Paul Roy HannPaul Roy HannCheryl HannCheryl Hann

+44 (0) 7885598228 +44 (0) 7885598228

+44 (0) 1803 834398+44 (0) 1803 834398

CYPRUS OFFICE PISSOURICYPRUS OFFICE PISSOURI

Scott ToulsonScott ToulsonKristina HolmesKristina Holmes

+357 (0) 22007551 +357 (0) 22007551

+357 (0) 25212195 +357 (0) 25212195

+357 (0) 96339688 +357 (0) 96339688 

Cheryl HannCheryl Hann

Operations Director Operations Director